I
am about to give you what I think could be a time and money and stress saving
tip. Why the note of hesitance,
nay, nervous caution? -Because a
lot of people will argue I’m oversimplifying. Well, maybe, but here’s the thing. I just read an article about assessing for dyslexia. It looked good. It was persuasive. The writer boasted
all kinds of qualifications and experience and kept me happily clicking my way through
a couple of screens. And then,
that writer’s advice went something like this: Read this, try that, and if you’re not crash-hot with this
stuff then you need to do my fabulous, cheap at the price, you’re an idiot if
you don’t take advantage of this, program of a mere fifty or so lessons. Pay here.
Beware. If you struggle with reading and
writing do you really need a batch of expensive tests/programs to tell you, hey
yes, you really do? Sure, if you
need the psychologist’s or audiologist’s report to help you get support in your
workplace or at college, but otherwise, know this. –The most accepted,
proven technique for dealing with dyslexia is (in a nutshell, and let’s not
quibble)
...to
study a phonics–heavy reading and writing program in a systematic, multisensory
(hands on, engaging) way, and, to get savvy with helpful technology.
Ta
da! –And be wary of flourishing
your wallet without giving it due thought.
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